Helen Rouman's Obituary
Big Rapids - Helen G. Rouman, 84, of Big Rapids fell asleep in the Lord on December 28, 2015. She was born on October 8, 1931 in Merrill, WI, the daughter of George D. and Katherine (Kalifice) Papadakis. Helen loved working with children. Helen was an elementary teacher in the Big Rapids school system. She also worked as a classroom aide well beyond normal retirement. Helen and her husband, George did almost everything together, and they enjoyed attending Cardiac Rehab together at the former Mecosta County General Hospital. Helen is survived by George, her husband of 59 years, one son, Lee (Cathie) Rouman, one daughter, Ann (Rick) Lapham, 4 grandchildren; Ambre and Blake Forslund, and Christopher and Aslyn Lapham plus 3 great grandchildren, Demitri, Noah and Ana. Also surviving is one sister, Irene Ballas, plus many cousins and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids.A Greek Orthodox Trisagion prayer and funeral service will begin at 10:45 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2016 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 323 S. State Street, Big Rapids with Reverend Father James Berends of the Greek Orthodox Church officiating .Helen's family will greet friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone, MI. Helen's family extends a special thank you to all family and friends who visited, sent cards and prayed for them. Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's name to Angels of Action.
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